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High Point
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Food Lion broke ground Monday in Burlington on an 860 million dollars distribution center in Guilford County that will create 500 jobs. The 1M sqft facility will support 300 stores and relieve pressure on current operations, with construction underway and opening planned for 2029. ABC45
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thankful Heritage Museum hosts 'To Form a More Perfect Union: 10 Milestones of the Modern Civil Rights Era,' featuring 2,000+ artifacts & stamps that mark African American history. It runs throughout February at the High Point Museum Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission. WFMY News 2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNCG, SparkNC + Guilford County Schools have announced SparkHub, a new learning space at UNCG campus that will give K-12 students hands-on experience in high-demand tech fields, with training starting soon. WFMY News 2
- ➤ SparkHub launched at UNCG Tuesday to offer Guilford County K-12 students hands-on tech experience. The program will let them work on project-based lessons in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and game design with partners such as Apple, IBM and Cisco. WFMY News 2
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Beth Turner at Goofy Foot Taproom
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music with Beth Turner in a popular local venue.
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Sound Bath Reset
6:30-7:15 p.m. — Meraki Salon — Cost info not specified — Experience a soothing 30-minute sound bath and guided meditation for ultimate relaxation.
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Triad Building Partner Social
8-11 p.m. — 772 Gallimore Dairy Rd — Free entry — Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and networking with local builders at a fun appreciation event.
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Radio Revolver: The Podium
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM — The Podium — Ticket info not provided — Experience a musical journey through the best of pop and rock history with Radio Revolver.
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Shamrock Art Crafting Event
12-2 p.m. — High Point Museum — Free entry — Create festive shamrock art in a sensory-friendly environment to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Ladies Who Lead: High Point's Educational Pioneers
10 AM – 12 PM — High Point Museum — Free entry — Explore the contributions of women in educational leadership in High Point.
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Chatham Charter vs Phoenix Academy Girls Varsity Soccer Match
5-6:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Experience a competitive girls soccer match between local rivals.
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